White-crowned Cuckoo vs Indian Cuckoo
Caliechthrus leucolophus comparado com Cuculus micropterus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | White-crowned Cuckoo | Indian Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Caliechthrus leucolophus | Cuculus micropterus |
| Ordem | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Família | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 34,8 cm (13.7 in) | 39,3 cm (15.5 in) |
| Peso | 112,75 g (3.98 oz) | 120,5 g (4.25 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
White-crowned Cuckoo
Loud, resonant call with musical quality; rich carrying notes building in sequence from forest perch.
Indian Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying raucous call; harsh penetrating notes given from tall dense forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Estado de conservação
White-crowned Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
White-crowned Cuckoo
White-crowned Cuckoo: white crown; dark brown mantle; pale below; long dark tail; distinctive white crown contrasting dark body
Indian Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo: gray above; white below with bold dark barring; four-note call; long dark tail; yellow eye-ring; common Asian species
About These Birds
White-crowned Cuckoo
White-crowned Cuckoo (Caliechthrus leucolophus) — 30–34 cm. Striking; black-and-white; white crown and underparts; black back and wings; long tail. Inhabits lowland forest and forest edge of New Guinea. Brood parasite; hosts include whistlers. Insectivore.
Indian Cuckoo
Cuco-de-asa-curta (Cuculus micropterus) — Cuco do sul e sudeste da Ásia, distribuído da Índia à China e Indonésia. Parasita de nidificação como todos os membros do grupo. Plumagem cinza com ventre barrado. Canto distinto de quatro notas 'one more bottle'. Habita florestas de folha caduca e mistas em planícies e zonas montanhosas baixas.